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ACRE is a great place to learn, ask questions, and build real relationships.”

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“I learn something useful at every meeting. Whether it’s from the guest speaker or from conversations with other investors,
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ACRE is looking for volunteers to do various tasks at the monthly meeting. In return, ACRE will provide you with ACRE Bucks that you may use towards a variety of items such as educational classes and
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Upcoming Events

May 18
The 3 Ts of REI (Tech, Tools, & Tips) Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Buy It, Rent It, or Regret It

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May 18
Connected Investors Support Focus Group

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Good Deal, Bad Deal, or No Deal? How to Analyze and Underwrite a Property Fast

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May 19
Legal Hour with Brad Dornish

Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Topic: A Lawyer’s Perspective on Evictions Now in Allegheny County

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May 20
Haves Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Haves Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

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May 20
Landlord/Property Management Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Eviction Process

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May 21
Happy Hour Social Central @ Smokin' Joe's Saloon

Thursday 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Come hang out and get to know your fellow ACRE members in a casual atmosphere while enjoying some good food and drinks as we talk real estate, business, and get to know each other.

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May 27
New Investor Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Researching a Property

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May 28
Implementing AI In Your Real Estate Business

Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Implementing AI In Your Real Estate Business with Stephen Chatto

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June 1
Cash Flow Game Night & Cash Flow for Kids

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come and play cashflow and win prizes

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June 2
Main Monthly Meeting with Jeff Watson

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Main Monthly Meeting

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June 2
ACRE After Dark

Tuesday 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Keep those real estate conversations going after the monthly meeting while enjoying some great food and drinks at ACRE After Dark, hosted by Shenanigans Bar and Grille.

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June 3
Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

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June 4
Quick Turn Investor Focus Group (formerly Wholesaling/Rehabbing)

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Topic : Realtor/ Wholesaler guest speaker

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June 5
PRO-IS Workshop with Bill Hook

Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is not a seminar. This is an application of investor sytems

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June 6
PRO-IS Workshop with Bill Hook

Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is not a seminar. This is an application of investor systems

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June 7
PRO-IS Workshop with Bill Hook

Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is not a seminar. This is an application of systems

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June 8
Note/Passive Investing Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : What are notes and mortgage and things to consider when buying and creating them

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June 8
REI Blackbook Support Group Via Zoom

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Maximize Your Real Estate Profits. Minimize Your Frustrations!

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June 10
Creative Deal Structuring Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Topic : Creative Structuring for Tired & Retiring Landlords

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June 10
"FLIP"/Rehab Talk with Sharon & Julie

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Designing your rehab., can you go overboard? What details should have the most attention? What is a waste of money? What are the design factors that make your flip stand out and sell faster than others?? Speaker will be full time realtors

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June 13
Build Your Cash Flow Factory: The Right Path to Creating, Growing, and Preserving Wealth

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Does the whole market seem to be working AGAINST your cash flow and wealth building right now? You’re not wrong—the “usual” math just doesn’t math right now. That’s why you need this all-day lesson in the REAL path to REAL wealth, in any market.

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June 15
The 3 Ts of REI (Tech, Tools, & Tips) Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Behind the Bid

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June 15
Connected Investors Support Focus Group

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Finding Motivated Sellers: Where the Deals Are Hiding

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June 16
Legal Hour with Brad Dornish

Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Legal Hour with Brad Dornish

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June 17
Haves Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Haves Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

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June 17
Landlord/Property Management Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Screening Tenants

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June 18
Touring the ACRE Website

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn Everything You Need to Know About the ACRE Website

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June 22
W.I.R.E.D. (Women Investing in Real Estate Deals)

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Topic : Power of Networking – Building genuine

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June 24
New Investor Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Understanding the numbers – Estimating Repairs correctly

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June 27
Online Masterclass: Everything You Need to Know About 1031 Exchanges

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Defer taxes. Reinvest 100% of your profits. Learn how to use 1031 exchanges to trade, scale faster, and build wealth—without costly mistakes or missed deadlines.

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July 2
Quick Turn Investor Focus Group (formerly Wholesaling/Rehabbing)

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Topic : Broker (working with agents who wholesale)

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July 6
Cash Flow Game Night & Cash Flow for Kids

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come and play cashflow and win prizes

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July 7
Main Monthly Meeting: ACRE'S SUMMER PICNIC OUTING 2026

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come and join us for ACRE's 5th Annual Summer Outing!

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July 8
Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

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July 13
Note/Passive Investing Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : How to change your IRA to a self-directing IRA

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July 13
REI Blackbook Support Group Via Zoom

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Maximize Your Real Estate Profits. Minimize Your Frustrations!

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July 15
Creative Deal Structuring Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Topic : Lease Options That Actually Perform

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July 15
"FLIP"/Rehab Talk with Sharon & Julie

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : What Inspectors Fail Most Flips On (And How to Pass the First Time)

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July 20
The 3 Ts of REI (Tech, Tools, & Tips) Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Automate or Stay Stuck

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July 20
Connected Investors Support Focus Group

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Topic: Skip Tracing That Works

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July 21
Legal Hour with Brad Dornish

Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Legal Hour with Brad Dornish

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July 22
Haves Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Haves Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

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July 22
Landlord/Property Management Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Tenant Relations

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July 27
W.I.R.E.D. (Women Investing in Real Estate Deals)

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Networking Picnic

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July 29
New Investor Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Building your team

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August 3
Cash Flow Game Night & Cash Flow for Kids

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come and play cashflow and win prizes

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August 4
Main Monthly Meeting

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

TBA

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August 5
Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

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August 6
Quick Turn Investor Focus Group (formerly Wholesaling/Rehabbing)

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Topic : Closing company / process of closing a transaction

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August 10
Note/Passive Investing Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Syndication

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August 10
REI Blackbook Support Group Via Zoom

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Maximize Your Real Estate Profits. Minimize Your Frustrations!

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August 12
Creative Deal Structuring Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Topic : Creative Capital Stacks: Solving the Money Problem

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August 12
"FLIP"/Rehab Talk with Sharon & Julie

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Rehabs for Rentals: What Makes a Good Rental Unit?

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August 17
Connected Investors Support Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Connected Investors Support Focus Group

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August 18
Legal Hour with Brad Dornish

Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Got real estate questions? Get live answers, legal updates, and practical guidance from attorney Bradley S. Dornish—exclusive to ACRE members!

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August 19
Haves Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Stop missing deals, trades, and insider opportunities! Join the Have-Wants Exchanger Meeting to connect with investors, buyers, and mentors, turn what you have into what you want, and discover your next big opportunity.

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August 19
Landlord/Property Management Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Rehabbing for Rentals

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August 24
W.I.R.E.D. (Women Investing in Real Estate Deals)

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Topic: Setting Boundaries in Business (Work/Life Balance) Finding harmony between personal life and business goals

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August 26
New Investor Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic: Exit Strategies

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August 31
Cash Flow Game Night & Cash Flow for Kids

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come and Play Cashflow and Win Prizes

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September 1
Main Monthly Meeting

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

TBA

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September 2
Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

At the Have-Wants Exchanger Meeting, deals, resources, and opportunities move fast as investors, buyers, and entrepreneurs trade what they have for what they need.

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September 3
Quick Turn Investor Focus Group (formerly Wholesaling/Rehabbing)

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Topic: Transaction Funding

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September 7
Note/Passive Investing Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic: Non-Note Methods of Passive Investing

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September 9
Creative Deal Structuring Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Topic: Deal Structuring for Short-Term & Mid-Term Rentals

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September 9
"FLIP"/Rehab Talk with Sharon & Julie

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic: The Flip Isn’t Selling… Now What? Plan B Strategies

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September 14
Connected Investors Support Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Learn how to find off-market deals in the Pre-MLS, connect with buyers and funding sources, and grow your real estate investing business using the powerful Connected Investors platform.

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September 14
REI Blackbook Support Group Via Zoom

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Maximize Your Real Estate Profits. Minimize Your Frustrations!

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September 15
Legal Hour with Brad Dornish

Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Got real estate questions? Get live answers, legal updates, and practical guidance from attorney Bradley S. Dornish—exclusive to ACRE members!

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September 16
Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Stop missing deals, trades, and insider opportunities! Join the Have-Wants Exchanger Meeting to connect with investors, buyers, and mentors, turn what you have into what you want, and discover your next big opportunity.

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September 16
Landlord/Property Management Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic: Fair Housing

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September 23
New Investor Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic: Dealing with Contractors

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September 28
W.I.R.E.D. (Women Investing in Real Estate Deals)

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Topic: Exploring Creative Financing Options

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October 1
Quick Turn Investor Focus Group (formerly Wholesaling/Rehabbing)

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Topic: Marketing

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October 5
Cash Flow Game Night & Cash Flow for Kids

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come and Play Cashflow and Win Prizes

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October 6
Vendor/Sponsor Show

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ACRE's Go-To Real Estate Resource Night

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October 7
Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

At the Have-Wants Exchanger Meeting, deals, resources, and opportunities move fast as investors, buyers, and entrepreneurs trade what they have for what they need.

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October 12
Note/Passive Investing Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic: Buying/selling/wholesaling notes

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October 12
REI Blackbook Support Group Via Zoom

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Maximize Your Real Estate Profits. Minimize Your Frustrations!

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October 14
Creative Deal Structuring Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Topic : Creative Exits: Designing the Exit at the Offer Stage

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October 14
"FLIP"/Rehab Talk with Sharon & Julie

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic: Haunted Homes & Happy Endings: Scary Stories from Flippers

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October 19
Connected Investors Support Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Learn how to find off-market deals in the Pre-MLS, connect with buyers and funding sources, and grow your real estate investing business using the powerful Connected Investors platform.

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October 20
Legal Hour with Brad Dornish

Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Got real estate questions? Get live answers, legal updates, and practical guidance from attorney Bradley S. Dornish—exclusive to ACRE members!

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October 21
Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Stop missing deals, trades, and insider opportunities! Join the Have-Wants Exchanger Meeting to connect with investors, buyers, and mentors, turn what you have into what you want, and discover your next big opportunity.

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October 21
Landlord/Property Management Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Turnover: Good Practices for Landlords & Property Managers

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October 26
W.I.R.E.D. (Women Investing in Real Estate Deals)

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Topic : Safety for Women in Real Estate – Staying safe while operating your real estate business

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October 28
New Investor Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic: Proper client/tenant Screening

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November 2
Cash Flow Game Night & Cash Flow for Kids

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come and Play Cashflow and Win Prizes

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November 3
Main Monthly Meeting

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

TBA

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November 4
Have Wants & Exchanger Focus Group

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

At the Have-Wants Exchanger Meeting, deals, resources, and opportunities move fast as investors, buyers, and entrepreneurs trade what they have for what they need.

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November 5
Quick Turn Investor Focus Group (formerly Wholesaling/Rehabbing)

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Topic: Pulling Comps

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November 9
Note/Passive Investing Focus Group

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Topic : Stocks/Bonds/Mutual Funds/Whole Life

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November 9
REI Blackbook Support Group Via Zoom

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Maximize Your Real Estate Profits. Minimize Your Frustrations!

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November 11
Creative Deal Structuring Focus Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Topic: Real Deal Breakdowns

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January 5
Main Monthly Meeting with Bill Noll, Esq.

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Get Extraordinary Asset Protection & Tax Saving Strategies Without Expensive Lawyers with Bill Noll, a tax attorney and CPA

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